Looking for a sure-fire way to relieve the pain of commuting? How does a relaxing massage, a healing acupuncture treatment or a stress alleviating chiropractic adjustment just a short, 5-minute walk from Pickering Go Station sound? At Centennial Physiotherapy & Rehab, all three therapies and more are combined for the ultimate treatment plan. “We are different because we have physiotherapists and chiropractors working together, under one roof” explains one of the owners-partners, Mathan Markandu.

Centennial is a large facility with spacious rooms and easy ground floor access, accommodating up to 15 patients. Due to a strange and fortuitous twist of fate, the centre comes by its name in a rather unique way. Originally slated to open in Scarborough, right around the corner from Centennial College, Mathan and his partners changed the location once they visited Pickering. Scarborough’s loss became Pickering’s gain as Centennial Physiotherapy and Rehab Centre has a personal touch. Mathan and his partners believe very deeply that an individual’s pain is unique and requires a unique treatment plan that is also affordable. Upon arrival, all new patients undergo a thorough assessment and consultation, which includes the development of this personal treatment plan.

The Centre provides a wide range of therapeutic modalities including the ancient Chinese medicine practices of acupuncture and cupping. There is also a small gym with a variety of equipment to aid in more conventional physiotherapy treatments. The key difference between Centennial Physiotherapy & Rehab and other therapy centres is the blend of Eastern and Western therapeutic modalities to offer holistic-focused injury rehabilitation plans custom made to fit the individual patients. Everyone is welcome, walk-ins are encouraged and doctor referrals are not required.